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YY14 EFG

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 EFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 144,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 129,089 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 129,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,640 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,042 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 30 Nov 2020 152,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,951 miles

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY14 EFG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY14 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY14 EFG registered?

YY14 EFG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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